Senior Applications Engineer – Data Center and Energy

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k plan

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support Data Center and Energy products with a strong emphasis on power solutions.

You will evaluate, develop, and deploy power systems for strategic customers, coordinating with engineering, sales, and product teams. You will perform hands-on lab testing, develop reference designs, and create technical content while traveling to customer sites and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, field applications engineering, product engineering, or related technical role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for power technologies, products and solutions.
• Support customers through all phases of evaluation, design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and application validation in laboratory environments.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product management, and engineering teams to address customer requirements and accelerate design wins.
• Perform hands-on testing, characterization, and debugging of hardware systems.
• Develop and maintain evaluation platforms, reference designs, notes, and documentation.
• Provide technical training and support to customers, field engineers, and internal teams.
• Participate in occasional local customer visits to assist with lab evaluations, troubleshooting, and product implementation.
• Present technical content at industry conferences, customer seminars, webinars, and training events.
• Author and contribute to technical articles, application notes, white papers, and other customer-facing publications.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to help guide future product development.

Skills

Power electronics

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Lab testing

Customer facing

Communication skills

Multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Signal generators

Lab testing equipment

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Senior Applications Engineer - Data Center and Energy

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Applications Engineer to support our Data Center and Energy products. This customer-facing role combines technical problem solving, application development, product support, and market engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with strategic customers to help evaluate, develop, and deploy power solutions across a variety of applications. This position requires a strong foundation in electronics, hands-on laboratory skills, and the ability to understand and work with software tools used for device configuration, evaluation, and system integration. The role involves direct interaction with customers, participation in industry events, and creation of technical content that promotes product adoption and demonstrates technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for power technologies, products and solutions.
• Support customers through all phases of product evaluation, design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and application validation in laboratory environments.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product management, and engineering teams to address customer requirements and accelerate design wins.
• Perform hands-on testing, characterization, and debugging of hardware systems.
• Develop and maintain evaluation platforms, reference designs, application notes, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical training and support to customers, field engineers, and internal teams.
• Participate in occasional local customer visits to assist with lab evaluations, troubleshooting, and product implementation.
• Present technical content at industry conferences, customer seminars, webinars, and training events.
• Author and contribute to technical articles, application notes, white papers, and other customer-facing publications.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to help guide future product development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, field applications engineering, product engineering, or a related technical role.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals.
• Hands-on electronics laboratory experience, including use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, and related test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Working knowledge of software tools used for device configuration, control, data analysis, or system development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics, power management, industrial automation, energy systems, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and digital communications interfaces.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
• Prior experience publishing technical articles or presenting at industry conferences.
• Familiarity with customer-facing technical roles and support of strategic accounts.

Key Competencies

• Technical curiosity and problem-solving ability.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Effective written communication and technical writing.
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical customer solutions.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented approach.

Travel Requirements

Primarily office or laboratory based with frequent local customer visits, and occasional travel for technical conferences, and industry events. Local customer lab visits may be required to support evaluation, debugging, and design activities.

Why Join Us?

Join a team that is shaping the future of power technologies. You will work directly with innovative customers, influence product adoption, contribute to technical thought leadership, and play a key role in bringing advanced power solutions to market. For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $126,943 to $174,579.

Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.